Analysis Of 'Picture Perfect'

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Tonight on ‘Picture Perfect’ we will be talking about how artists use many different visual techniques to communicate their message through their artwork. The image being analysed tonight was taken by surf photographer Zak Noyle. In this image Indonesian surf champion Dede Suryana is in the barrel of a wave filled with rubbish. This picture was taken at Untung Jawa Island, a small island in Indonesia, on Monday, August 19th 2013. Noyle took the photo in hope that people would become more aware of where their rubbish goes, and cause an urgent call for action.
The photographer used colour, framing and shots to make this image effective. When looking at this photograph the viewer’s eyes are immediately drawn to the rubbish, due to its volume and colour. The bright colours are highlighted in this image to draw attention to how unnatural the rubbish is. This shows that the rubbish doesn’t belong in the pristine water. Noyle’s photo has been framed in a way that the …show more content…

Juxtaposition is used by showing the mass of rubbish in the ocean. This is an example of juxtaposition as waste doesn’t belong in the ocean. Prior knowledge is needed to understand this use of juxtaposition. It is also used to deeper understand the message in Noyle’s image. Recognising that the surf is usually full of pristine waters, and knowing how bad ocean pollution is will help the viewer better understand the image. By realising these two simple things the audience can have a deeper understanding of the use of juxtaposition, and of the overall message in Noyle’s image. This type of photo is usually found in surfing magazines will help the viewer understand the impact of the mass of rubbish. When seeing this photograph the audience is confronted with the reality that people’s ignorance is causing extreme ocean pollution. Being exposed to this mass of rubbish in the ocean evokes strong negative emotions from the

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